GREENVILLE — The Greenville Police Department has a new Operations Lieutenant in former Detective Eric Roberts.

He was sworn in Monday by Greenville Mayor Steve Willman, with his wife Christy and son Phillip by his side.

According to Greenville Police Chief Steve Strick, Roberts is getting promoted two ranks, and will immediately take over the day-to-day operations in his new position as Operations Lieutenant. Roberts said he took the promotional exam, which is competitive. His score put him in the position to be offered the job first, he said.

As he was sworn in, council chamber seats were filled with his fellow officers, family, friends, and members of other city departments.

Former Greenville Police Department Detective Eric Roberts was sworn in Monday as new Operations Lieutenant. Pictured from left to right: Operations Lieutenant Eric Roberts, his wife Christy, their son Phillip and Greenville Mayor Steve Willman.

https://www.dailyadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/web1_swearing-in.jpgFormer Greenville Police Department Detective Eric Roberts was sworn in Monday as new Operations Lieutenant. Pictured from left to right: Operations Lieutenant Eric Roberts, his wife Christy, their son Phillip and Greenville Mayor Steve Willman. Carolyn Harmon | The Daily Advocate

Former Greenville Police Department Detective Eric Roberts was sworn in Monday, as new Operations Lieutenant. Pictured from left to right: Operations Lieutenant Eric Roberts, his wife Christy and their son Phillip.

https://www.dailyadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/web1_swearing2.jpgFormer Greenville Police Department Detective Eric Roberts was sworn in Monday, as new Operations Lieutenant. Pictured from left to right: Operations Lieutenant Eric Roberts, his wife Christy and their son Phillip. Carolyn Harmon | The Daily Advocate